Eve Ash notes that narcissists are a hot topic. Peter Quarry provides useful and interesting information about dealing with these difficult personalities at work. He covers understanding what narcissism is, its prevalence and where the term came from. They explore narcissistic behaviors, such as exaggerated sense...

Eve Ash notes that narcissists are a hot topic. Peter Quarry provides useful and interesting information about dealing with these difficult personalities at work. He covers understanding what narcissism is, its prevalence and where the term came from. They explore narcissistic behaviors, such as exaggerated sense of accomplishments and talents, putting people down and being aggressive and rude.

With many people’s tendency to think uncritically, Eve Ash asks Peter Quarry to explain how critical thinking is developed. Peter tells Eve that recognizing and switching off emotions is the first step. This entails understanding how one feels and considering an alternate response. Then it’s important not to j...

With many people’s tendency to think uncritically, Eve Ash asks Peter Quarry to explain how critical thinking is developed. Peter tells Eve that recognizing and switching off emotions is the first step. This entails understanding how one feels and considering an alternate response. Then it’s important not to jump to conclusions: seek the facts and more evidence before responding. Peter recommends rising above the usual “win-lose” approach...With many people’s tendency to think uncritically, Eve Ash asks Peter Quarry to explain how critical thinking is developed. Peter tells Eve that recognizing and switching off emotions is the first step. This entails understanding how one feels and considering an alternate response. Then it’s important not to jump to conclusions: seek the facts and more evidence before responding. Peter recommends rising above the usual “win-lose” approaches to a problem. There might be other solutions if parties calm down first before examining a broader range of possibilities. Be willing to look beyond the ideas and information that merely to confirm the view you already have.
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With increasing complexity in the workplace, effective communication skills are key to people’s survival. Peter Quarry outlines to Eve Ash the four key communication skills needed: lean communication (getting straight to the point), connecting with others (social skills), adaptability (learning to read and relate to different types of people) and texting and using social media professionally (understanding the importance of sensitive, respectf...With increasing complexity in the workplace, effective communication skills are key to people’s survival. Peter Quarry outlines to Eve Ash the four key communication skills needed: lean communication (getting straight to the point), connecting with others (social skills), adaptability (learning to read and relate to different types of people) and texting and using social media professionally (understanding the importance of sensitive, respectful and polite messaging).
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The fast pace of many companies and organizations can result in disrespectful behaviors and toxic workplaces. Eve Ash and Peter Quarry discuss what actually constitutes respect, why it is important and the different types of respect. They identify a respectful culture’s benefits and how in turn these are a key p...

The fast pace of many companies and organizations can result in disrespectful behaviors and toxic workplaces. Eve Ash and Peter Quarry discuss what actually constitutes respect, why it is important and the different types of respect. They identify a respectful culture’s benefits and how in turn these are a key predicator of attractive places to work.

There is a lot of grumbling about the challenges in hiring and managing millennials (people born between 1980 – 2000). Peter Quarry makes helpful suggestions to Eve Ash about appreciating their unique strengths, engaging them through a meaningful purpose, understanding what motivates them and above all, giving t...

There is a lot of grumbling about the challenges in hiring and managing millennials (people born between 1980 – 2000). Peter Quarry makes helpful suggestions to Eve Ash about appreciating their unique strengths, engaging them through a meaningful purpose, understanding what motivates them and above all, giving them a say.

There are increasing reports of bullying and harassment in the workplace with recent figures suggesting 30% of people experience this. Peter Quarry and Eve Ash discuss how it is defined, how it impacts on health and safety, why some people target others, and the difference between unpleasantness and bullying. Pete...

There are increasing reports of bullying and harassment in the workplace with recent figures suggesting 30% of people experience this. Peter Quarry and Eve Ash discuss how it is defined, how it impacts on health and safety, why some people target others, and the difference between unpleasantness and bullying. Peter Quarry provides tips on how to recognize when bullying and harassment occur, the actions that should be taken and companies’ respon...There are increasing reports of bullying and harassment in the workplace with recent figures suggesting 30% of people experience this. Peter Quarry and Eve Ash discuss how it is defined, how it impacts on health and safety, why some people target others, and the difference between unpleasantness and bullying. Peter Quarry provides tips on how to recognize when bullying and harassment occur, the actions that should be taken and companies’ responsibilities for creating safe work environments. He stresses that organizations need to define bullying and harassment and provide training so that everyone knows when a line has been crossed. A safe workplace is the paramount objective.
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Leaders today are under more pressure than ever. Peter Quarry argues that managers and leaders need to understand the challenges and tasks for a chaotic world, becoming authentic leaders with strategies that help them survive and inspire. Recognizing that employees need purpose, leaders need to instill confidence,...

Leaders today are under more pressure than ever. Peter Quarry argues that managers and leaders need to understand the challenges and tasks for a chaotic world, becoming authentic leaders with strategies that help them survive and inspire. Recognizing that employees need purpose, leaders need to instill confidence, build resilience, be realistic and demonstrate honesty, openness and preparedness to listen. This means staying healthy, grounded, pac...Leaders today are under more pressure than ever. Peter Quarry argues that managers and leaders need to understand the challenges and tasks for a chaotic world, becoming authentic leaders with strategies that help them survive and inspire. Recognizing that employees need purpose, leaders need to instill confidence, build resilience, be realistic and demonstrate honesty, openness and preparedness to listen. This means staying healthy, grounded, pacing oneself and being mindful.
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In this video, Peter Quarry and Eve Ash note the growing importance of collaboration as a workplace skill. Pooling ideas and team-based projects result in higher-performing workplaces. Effective collaboration however requires understanding of people’s different work and communication styles, the willingness to s...

In this video, Peter Quarry and Eve Ash note the growing importance of collaboration as a workplace skill. Pooling ideas and team-based projects result in higher-performing workplaces. Effective collaboration however requires understanding of people’s different work and communication styles, the willingness to suspend judgement and let go of stubborn beliefs. Peter outlines ways collaboration can be “killed” and how it can be designed for i...In this video, Peter Quarry and Eve Ash note the growing importance of collaboration as a workplace skill. Pooling ideas and team-based projects result in higher-performing workplaces. Effective collaboration however requires understanding of people’s different work and communication styles, the willingness to suspend judgement and let go of stubborn beliefs. Peter outlines ways collaboration can be “killed” and how it can be designed for improved outcomes.
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The digital economy is opening up ways for everyone to be creative. It doesn’t just mean being artistic – it’s more about ideas, solutions, alternatives, incremental improvements. Peter Quarry and Eve Ash discuss ways that mental capacity can be developed, perspectives changed, group power leveraged and maki...

The digital economy is opening up ways for everyone to be creative. It doesn’t just mean being artistic – it’s more about ideas, solutions, alternatives, incremental improvements. Peter Quarry and Eve Ash discuss ways that mental capacity can be developed, perspectives changed, group power leveraged and making things actually happen.

Peter Quarry says accountability has two aspects: who you are accountable to and what you are accountable for. Being accountable is willingness to accept responsibility for performance, engaging in discussion and acting on suggestions for improvement. Learn how to enhance personal and group accountability, with Pe...

Peter Quarry says accountability has two aspects: who you are accountable to and what you are accountable for. Being accountable is willingness to accept responsibility for performance, engaging in discussion and acting on suggestions for improvement. Learn how to enhance personal and group accountability, with Peter Quarry and Eve Ash’s suggestions including 360 degree accountability, accurate information, being collaborative and agreeing on r...Peter Quarry says accountability has two aspects: who you are accountable to and what you are accountable for. Being accountable is willingness to accept responsibility for performance, engaging in discussion and acting on suggestions for improvement. Learn how to enhance personal and group accountability, with Peter Quarry and Eve Ash’s suggestions including 360 degree accountability, accurate information, being collaborative and agreeing on remedial action.
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